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Women of all ages, sizes, races and abilities can be strong, fit and unbelievably inspirational. But we never get to see them. Adverts, social media and TV shows teach us again and again that women have to look a certain way in order to be fit....

The idea that you have to look a certain way in order to be fit is delivered to us by adverts, social media, TV shows. The only women who get to be strong, healthy and love their bodies are size 6 Instagram models, clad head-to-toe in lycra with...

Women have long been indoctrinated with the idea that you have to look a certain way in order to be fit. It’s everywhere. Adverts, social media, TV shows – the only women who get to be strong, healthy and love their bodies are size 6 Instagram...

Staying fit is expensive - there’s the basic gym membership, the additional spinning classes at the weekends, the latest Lululemon gear – it all adds up. So for many of us, the thought of also paying for a personal trainer can seem like a...

@WomenSportsWeek Special - Pilates for Cyclists - by Tori Norris, A Balanced Life
In @WomenSportsWeek - @WSNet will be focusing on three things - CORE conditioning (with 'A Balanced Life' consultancy) - becuase CORE is key for ALL Womens/girls...

The mediated version of what women should look like has always been under scrutiny, particularly looking at actresses and fashion models. But what about body image from social networks and friends? A recent...

Injuries and illnesses are all part of being a professional athlete and the severity of an injury varies from sport to sport. You need to learn what is a niggle and what needs attention and rest. Tennis players nearly always have some pain in...